CRESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Creston Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Creston Comm School District school district, located in Creston, IA with about 508 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, Creston Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Creston Elementary School, located at 805 Academic Ave in Creston, Iowa, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Creston Community School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills and character building, the elementary school works to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the district’s middle and high school levels.
The school is deeply integrated into the Creston community, maintaining a commitment to transparency and communication through its official website. Families and community members can access resources regarding school policies, calendars, and district updates at http://www.crestonschools.org. Through its collaborative approach between staff, students, and parents, Creston Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the values and needs of the families living in the 50801 area.
For more information, contact Creston Elementary School at (641) 782-1155 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-1155
http://www.crestonschools.org
CRESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Creston, IA with about 508 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Creston Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 508
- Teachers:
- 39.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 508 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CRESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.